When site conditions or the proposed work involve slide-prone or unstable soils, in accordance with Chapter 14.146 LMC or as determined by the City Engineer, the applicant shall be required to retain a soils engineer to prepare a report that includes data regarding the nature, slide potential, soil bearing capacity, and slope stability of existing soils; conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures when necessary; and opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of sites to be developed. The report shall be stamped and signed by the engineer. Recommendations in the report shall be incorporated in the proposed plans or specifications. [Ord. 501 § 3, 2009.]